Monica Mendoza , LPC

Monica Mendoza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, and the many challenges that arise in relationships and family life. She draws on a long history of work in both outpatient and inpatient settings, gaining experience in crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization while supporting people through major life adjustments.

Her therapeutic stance blends practical, action-oriented techniques with thoughtful reflection and human connection. She uses thought-challenging strategies alongside motivation and encouragement to help clients identify what can be changed and accept what cannot. Monica emphasizes humility, empathy, and compassion, creating a space where people can explore purpose and build the skills needed to manage emotions, resolve conflict, and move toward meaningful goals.

Committed to lifelong learning, Monica continues to grow professionally and personally, integrating holistic perspectives into her practice. She views participation in another person’s healing and search for meaning as a privilege, and she aims to form purposeful alliances that support sustainable change and deeper insight.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Monica integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own insights and growth - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and processing life changes. CBT is a practical, skills-based method that examines patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while teaching tools for managing difficult thoughts and emotions. Motivational interviewing helps people explore their ambivalence about change and strengthen their internal motivation, which can be especially useful for addiction recovery and making lasting life adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica works collaboratively with each person to identify which combination of techniques fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Monica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy or changing lives while preserving continuity of care.